Southside Indy Receives Revitalization Grant
Posted by Kevin Kastner in Neighborhoods, New Development on Feb 6th, 2015 | 2 comments
A large portion of the Southside has received a grant from Local Initiatives Support Coalition. A map of the region is posted below, as it is bounded by Meridian, Raymond, I-65, and I-465:
Notice there are 2 large community assets in this neighborhood: Garfield Park and University of Indianapolis. Garfield Park is set to receive some new interactive sculptures, courtesy of Big Car:
As for the University of Indianapolis, they’re setting their sites on a large redevelopment plan of their own, centered around the proposed Health Services Center:
There are also many challenges in the area,...
Better Blocks: Garfield Park
Posted by Kevin Kastner in Neighborhoods, Pedestrian on Jun 27th, 2014 | 1 comment
Tomorrow, Garfield Park is hosting a Better Blocks event, where residents collaborate with urbanists to activate streets. Â This is the second year the neighborhood is hosting this event. Â Last year, Graeme Sharpe and I attended the Better Blocks event in the Englewood neighborhood and had a great time. Â I hope to be able to attend this tomorrow. Â Here is the information on this year’s event that I received from a reader:
Garfield Park Neighborhood Hosts Second Better Block Event, June 28
Event to Focus on the Potential to Create a Vibrant Neighborhood Center
Indianapolis, Ind....
Jane Jacobs Walk with Big Car
Posted by Kevin Kastner in Neighborhoods, Pedestrian on Apr 23rd, 2013 | 2 comments
Urban Indy is proud to sponsor an upcoming Jane Jacobs walk in the Garfield Park neighborhood with the Big Car organization. Â Indy’s version of the nationwide initiative takes place on May 4th at 10 AM. Â Registration and more information for the event can be found at this website. Â I’ll be taking part in the 3 mile walk with my wife and 2 year-old daughter. Â Other Urban Indy collaborators may also be joining along. Â Come along and chat with us, as we aim to reflect on our current built environment, as well as ways to improve upon...
